With my "slide drag", the slide will not fully engage unless I hard rack it. Whenever I soft rack it, it does the same as yours, only difference, a slight shake is what fully engages it.
Are you not changing any springs? I installed a Tactical Pontoon trigger, and due to arthritis in my trigger finger, James had me try different springs. I'm very happy with the trigger, but I'll try this on my next build.
Good to see you posting vids again. Your work is spetacular. I have used your techiques and vids to dip my toe into Stippling. I finished my first pistol recently. Currenty l am working on a G43 frame and Winchester 1400 cerekote projects. I'm sure your busy AF so any new vids are great!
Thanks for not GateKeeping Information, like some insecure guys on here lol i feel like if your work is solid you should be able to share your process,
When I dry fire my p80 26 my slide comes completely forward and off like if I was taking it apart can someone please help I’ve been tryna to fix this issue for weeks
@@gledhillcustoms4659 awesome. What would you estimate the depth of the cut? About 10mm? I think that would indeed be enough to make a noticeable difference, especially with a proper grip.
@@kogasoldier9379 that’s probably fairly close, not as much on the slim line frames. The increased surface area where it’s rounded and stippled fit the thumb nicely. It’s surprisingly a noticeable difference
@@gledhillcustoms4659 looks great! Keep up the good work! I recently got into stippling my guns and came across your video and it inspires me to give this an attempt.
@@gledhillcustoms4659 you mind sharing the process? I moved to Mexico City a year ago and i recently just picked up my glock 25 in .380, and id like to paint my slide and frame what do you recommend? For prep and paint? Any tips would be highly appreciated
@@Tino.Armenta I spray cerakote, however there are other brands. I soak in acetone to get rid of oil, then bake at 200* for 10 minutes to gas it out (clears all acetone and will show any remaining oils). After gas out it gets sand blasted, then coated. Best bet would be to look for some “how to cerakote for beginners” videos. There are plenty of ways to do it at home and not on a large scale like were set up to do.
@@gledhillcustoms4659 awesome dude thanks, i have a guy that can sandblast here in the city but what media should he use for the slide? Im only doing the slide
Never seen this trick online and it’s such a good idea. Why don’t you use a handheld torch like the crack heads use lol. You’d probably get more control.
IMPORTANT INFO: BEFORE REMOVING MATERIAL!!!! Ensure your firing pin safety spring is properly aligned when installed. When the spring is slightly off and doesn’t go into the hole in the center it will cause slide drag. Once you remove material it could cause problems when the safety is reinstalled properly.
I have been doing my own work on glock and p80, and man, I just wanted to say thank you for putting out your videos! I do mine just for my own customization and you really helped me a lot!
Brad brother thank you soo much for sharing your tips and tricks that you use on the these frames. I’ve started to get into stippling for just myself and friends at the gun club. I’ve done Gunsmithing and Cerakoting for a while now to make some extra cash around the house after my wife passed away a couple years back. Your tips and tricks will help me so very much and I can’t thank you enough. I know you’re a busy guy but I was wondering if I ever ran into a problem and needed some advice , would it be okay to message you? If not I totally understand and bro you’ve done a lot already with the videos you’ve already posted. Anyway bro you be safe out there and god bless my brother!
I will just cut the rounded edge to flat. Maybe 7 mm from the slide removal pin. When it is flat it will have the most grip possible to your thumb for upward force. No point to make any agle with slobe with drills. Cut is sharp. Sharp edges give maximum grid and overall feel. What is harder item to hold: Soap with corners or soap without corners?
Whatever works for you. It has nothing to do with “sharp” edges. The way I cut mine contours to your thumb. Not only making it effective, but also comfortable. If you like sharp edges more power to you.
